Press Releases

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Kevin Brady (TX-08) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 6, The American Dream and Promise Act: "After abandoning Dreamers multiple times, House Democrats continue to politicize immigration reform rather than work on bipartisan solutions to address the border crisis. “H.R. 6 is a bill that fails to live up to its optimistic title. Instead of addressing the multi-faceted immigration problem that we’re facing, H.R. 6 offers unregulated ac...
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Washington, D.C. – The President announced last night his intention to implement tariffs on all imports from Mexico. Brady On Tariff Announcement In response to the President’s announcement, Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX), the top Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee, said: “The President has made it clear that Mexico must do more to stop this crisis at the border which seemingly has no end, and he is serious about taking whatever actions are necessary to find a real lasting solution. “Mexi...
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LegislativefellowJessica Wyers Click here for hi-resolution photo GRAPELAND, TX - Congressman Kevin Brady (TX-08) announced today that Jessica Wyers, a former resident of Grapeland, Texas, began a new legislative fellowship in his Washington, DC office. “I look forward to having Jessica in my office the next few months,” said Congressman Brady. “Her experience in public education and her academic work in media and public policy will provide an interesting perspective. We’re glad to have her on ...
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Brady announces Congressional Art Competition winner For Immediate Release - May 23, 2019 SHANA TEEHAN ISABELLE GWOZDZ (202) 225-4901 Conroe, TX – Today, Congressman Kevin Brady announced the winner of the 2019 Congressional Art Competition. Jake Hall, a senior at Magnolia West High School, was selected for his piece, “The Final Journey”. His work, as well as the other winning pieces from each congressional district, will be displayed in the halls of the United States Capitol Building for a yea...
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Washington, D.C. — Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1994, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act of 2019. This package builds on Republican reforms that passed the House twice in the 115th Congress. The SECURE Act, led by Ways and Means Committee Members Kevin Brady (R-TX), Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA), and Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI), was approved out of the Ways and Means Committee unanimously. The bipartisan package passed the...
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Kevin Brady (TX-08) released the following statement on H.R. 5, The Equality Act. “I am dedicated to ensuring that all Americans – including those in the LGBTQ community – can work and live without fear of discrimination. I am for equal rights, not special rights; unfortunately, this bill would create greater inequality, undermine the fundamental rights and religious liberty of Texans, and penalize individuals for their personal views.”
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Kevin Brady (TX-08) released the following statement after signing the discharge petition on H.R. 336, the Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act of 2019: “The BDS movement wages economic war against our friend and ally Israel, as well as all people of Jewish faith. The recent anti-Semitic and anti-Israel rhetoric coming from some of my Democratic colleagues is not just hateful – it’s inexcusable. We will not stand by while elected officials...
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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Kevin Brady (TX-08) released the following statement after voting in opposition of H.R. 9, The Climate Action Now Act. “We all agree that we need to find smarter ways to lower emissions and ensure clean air and water for future generations,” said Brady. “But these actions must take into consideration potential impacts on American jobs and the economy. “The potential fallout from the Paris Agreement is devastating – slashing the U.S. economy by $2.5 trillion, c...
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Washington, D.C. – Today, the top Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee Kevin Brady (R-TX) and the top Republican on the Ways and Means Health Subcommittee Devin Nunes (R-CA) sent a letter to Ways and Means Chairman Richard Neal (D-MA) calling for a Committee hearing on H.R. 1384, the “Medicare for All Act of 2019.” The lawmakers wrote to Chairman Neal: “Given that the Committee on Ways and Means has jurisdiction over this bill,we call on you to promptly schedule a hearing on H.R. 138...
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ICMYI: Yesterday, I joined Farmers for Free Trade at the #Rally4USMCA with my colleagues from both parties to urge Congress to pass the USMCA, ASAP!
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